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Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Kiddie College Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kiddie College Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 27, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 17 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2025
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2024
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on May 19, 2024
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
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Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
2632 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Charlotte, NC 28216 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 12 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 18 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 398-0095 to ask.
(704) 398-0095.
2619 Sunset Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The nearest other daycare we list is Northlake Christian Childcare, 0.1 miles away.